An account of Joseph Smith’s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character. Click here to see the speech page.

An account of Joseph Smith&rsquo;s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/truman-g-madsen/joseph-smith-trials/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.

Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.

Overcoming Adversity

Trials, tests, and temptations are abundant in this life, but overcoming adversity is in our destiny. Tune in every Friday to hear advice and personal experiences from BYU guests who journeyed through adversity and came out on top.

Overcoming Adversity: BYU Speeches

Joseph Smith Lecture 4: Joseph Smith and Trials | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978

As we are strengthened by the hand of the Lord we will find the strength we need to make it through each and every one of our trials. Click here to view the speech page. 

As we are strengthened by the hand of the Lord we will find the strength we need to make it through each and every one of our trials. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/rosemary-thackeray/strengthened-hand-lord/">Click here</a> to view the speech page.&nbsp;

Strengthened by the Hand of the Lord | Rosemary Thackeray | February 2010

Rosemary Thackeray teaches that as we are strengthened by the hand of the Lord we will find the strength we need to make it through each and every one of our trials. Click here to view the speech.

Rosemary Thackeray teaches that as we are strengthened by the hand of the Lord we will find the strength we need to make it through each and every one of our trials. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/rosemary-thackeray/strengthened-hand-lord/">Click here</a> to view the speech.

Life experience enables us to grow, gain truth, and become more Christlike. Access the speech page here.

Life experience enables us to grow, gain truth, and become more Christlike. Access the speech page <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/jennifer-b-nielson/experiment-and-experience/">here</a>.

Life experience enables us to grow, gain truth, and become more Christlike.

Joseph Smith Lecture 4: Joseph Smith and Trials | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978

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